It's been a while since I had Ippin Soba, maybe about 5 years. I ordered the regular size this time because I didn't remember it being that great before. I got the Oil Soba for 590 yen. As soon as it arrived, I regretted not getting the large size. It smelled really good. The sauce was already mixed in. The medium-thick noodles looked shiny as if coated with something. They looked really delicious. When I took a bite, I was surprised by how delicious it was! I didn't remember it being this good. The chewy noodles were coated in chicken oil and shiny. The rich flavor of the soy sauce and the not too heavy oil blended well with the noodles. The oil is so delicious. This is the perfect dish. It couldn't get any better than this. I know that, but I couldn't resist adding condiments from the table to change the flavor. Vinegar, garlic, chili oil, sesame, mayonnaise - oops, the flavor got ruined. The only thing that was good was black pepper. But plain was the best. Next time, I want to try the special size with plain noodles, and then at the end, add raw egg and black pepper to make it like carbonara.

Lately, I feel like I've only been writing about oil soba and returning from my hospital visits, and this particular restaurant I'm talking about here is always crowded and I've been turned away multiple times. On this day, I thought it would be impossible to get in because it was lunchtime, but there was an empty spot in the parking lot so I was able to park. The restaurant was full inside but there were only about 6 people waiting after purchasing my food ticket. The turnover is fast so this should be okay. Even though I've been here many times, I realized I had only written about it once 7 years ago. For me, this place is basically an alternative to Chin Chin Tei and it's close to another school's campus, so maybe that's why I haven't written much about it. But I remember the taste. Yes, this is just right. The sauce is already spread on it, the simple balance of ingredients is good, and the tenderness of the char siu that can be eaten as is without being reheated is delightful. And yet, I end up choosing the regular (lard) even though the healthy option (vegetable oil) doesn't taste that different. The customer service is as smooth as ever. No matter how many people come in together, they quickly find a seat for them (and they don't hesitate to come in groups). That's probably why they have such a high turnover rate. It's also nice that they don't have instructions on how to eat on the table. By the way, the biggest difference between this oil soba specialty shop and other similar shops is the presence of a parking lot. Usually, oil soba shops are located in student areas, and some shops have more than 90% of their customers being local students. However, this place is right next to the Higashi-Ogino campus of Hosei University, but it faces a slightly wider street, so there are quite a few adult customers who come by car, such as those working in the surrounding area. Still, I can't help but think that even there, people might look at me and think, "This person doesn't belong here." But in the end, I'm just here eating alone for my own enjoyment.

Store Name: Ippai Soba Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Higashi-Koganei Station Business Hours: 11:00-21:00 (Last Order 20:30) Regular Holiday: None Personal Impression: ⭐️⭐️(Out of 3) I was craving for oil soba, so I came here after a long time around 3 PM, which is an odd time. Luckily, they are open all day, which is really convenient. And as always, the taste was consistently delicious!

I visited this place for the first time with my friends from middle school. We each bought our tickets at the ticket machine near the entrance. I ordered a bottle of beer and oil noodles with extra bamboo shoots. The oil noodles... you mix them up before eating. The noodles and bamboo shoots were very delicious! The restaurant was full and popular! Thank you for the meal!

In the evening, three of us went out to eat. I had the "Healthy Ippin Soba", which I like to customize with plenty of ground sesame seeds, vinegar, and mayonnaise on top. It was my first time trying oil soba here, and I found it delicious! Since it's a university soba shop, the prices are reasonable, probably because there are many students. You can also eat outside, so it's nice to stop by for a casual walk. They have a parking lot too.

Today, I decided to eat a large portion of extra noodles with a raw egg. I was planning to eat a lot and then skip dinner, so I opted for the extra large size. I thought about getting a half portion of fried rice, but it was too hot and I didn't have much time before my next appointment, so I chose this combination. Adding the raw egg increased the broth a bit, making it easier to slurp. It also helped to reduce the heavy feeling that comes with oil noodles, making this combination suitable for the summer. I usually like to add extra sauce and make it even richer in flavor. Since they are open all day, it's not too crowded if you avoid peak times. I will definitely come back.

There is a ramen shop near Hosei University that serves a super-sized oil ramen for 950 yen and a large fried rice for 700 yen. You can also get 4 slices of chashu for 350 yen. When ordering these dishes for three adults, they provide two small plates for sharing. It's crowded during lunchtime with Hosei students, so it's better to go at a slightly different time for a more relaxed dining experience.

I suddenly felt like eating oil soba, so I went to have it! It was crowded because it was lunchtime. Since I was dining alone, I was seated quickly. Dining alone is great in times like this. It looks a bit lonely without the green onions. I enjoyed mixing in various toppings and sauces. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I came here for work and saw that the restaurant had a rating of 3.6 on Tabelog. I was impressed to see that they had a parking lot and decided to go in before they opened. They had a terrace where maybe even dogs are allowed? I couldn't see any dogs, but I found out that dogs are allowed on the terrace. I bought my meal ticket first and ordered the regular oil noodles and half fried rice, which came to exactly 1,000 yen. The food was delicious! The fried rice was good, but I now want to try the oil noodles in a large serving next time (lol). I'm looking forward to coming back with my dog next time.

For lunch today, I had the healthy oil soba from Ichiran for the first time in a while, in a regular size. It's hard to go alone, so I invited a junior colleague to join me. The junior colleague ordered half fried rice, but I couldn't handle it. I topped mine with kimchi and sprinkled sesame seeds on it, just like I always do.

Anyway, it's delicious! Simply, without adding anything, it's the most delicious! Black pepper or chili oil could be good for a change in flavor. I regretted getting the regular size last time, so this time I got the medium size. I wish I had gotten the large size. With a raw egg, it's hard to mix everything at first, and I didn't really like the carbonara-style. Next time, I'll try adding green onions and getting the large size.

This is my first visit. It's a bit difficult to get to as it takes a 15-minute walk from Higashi-Koganei Station, but if you have a car, there is parking space for about 10 cars making it easy to access. Inside the restaurant, there are round tables and regular tables, as well as a few outdoor terrace tables. When I visited around noon on a weekday, the place was full and there was one customer waiting inside. Today, I ordered the Ippai soba for 650 yen and half fried rice for 350 yen. It arrived in about 10 minutes. Ippai soba is a type of oil-based ramen with chashu, green onions, bamboo shoots, and fish cake on top. The noodles are thick and chewy with a rich wheat flavor, and the slightly salty sauce makes it delicious to eat. I enjoyed it with green onions and bamboo shoots, and there were various condiments on the table such as mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, pickled ginger, pepper, sauce, and chili oil to customize the taste. Some regular customers, mostly young people, were adding a lot of condiments to their dish, but I personally enjoyed it in its original form. Towards the end, I got a bit tired of the flavor, so I added pickled ginger and vinegar for a different taste. As for the fried rice, it was delicious! It had a rich lard flavor with ingredients like eggs, finely chopped pickled ginger, and chashu. It was hot and freshly stir-fried, with a nice crispy texture to the rice. I realized afterwards that it was quite oily, but I still preferred it over the soba. The kimchi fried rice that the person next to me was eating also looked very delicious. I might try that next time. Thank you for the meal.

Soba offers a choice between regular soba and a healthier version, with the option to add extra toppings for a different volume. The menu is quite simple, so I decided to try the basic large portion of soba for 850 yen. On the table, there were various condiments like pickled ginger, grated garlic, chili oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, black pepper, mayonnaise, and more, all for you to add as you like. I started by eating the soba as is, then added black pepper and pickled ginger. Next, I added garlic to see how it tasted, and finally, I tried adding chili oil and vinegar. The soba was good even without any additions, but it was fun to explore different flavors and find my favorite taste.

I visited after cherry blossom viewing at Koganei Park. After eating and drinking a lot during the cherry blossom viewing, I wanted to eat a light ramen, but I ended up enjoying the hearty oil soba at Ippin Soba because it was so delicious! And the price of 650 yen was very pleasing in this inflationary era. It was a delicious bowl that I was impressed with. Eating it on the terrace while feeling the spring breeze was the best. Thank you for the meal!

Last year, we stopped by Ichiraku Soba on our way back from cherry blossom viewing at Koganei Park. Due to not going to Koganei Park to search for tree frogs, we haven't had the chance to visit Ichiraku Soba as often. So, we were really looking forward to stopping by after cherry blossom viewing this year. Due to our usual lack of exercise, the park felt really far away (;´Д｀) We arrived just before 3 pm. Even so, all the tables inside were full. The place was as bustling as ever. And so, Ichiraku Soba means ┣¨ the main event is the fried rice. The two of us ordered the fried rice! Since the fried rice at Hoka was disappointing, we had high expectations here. After waiting for about 7-8 minutes, it arrived! The fried rice was as beautiful as ever. The red color was striking. And then, we dug in. The saltiness was just right. And the fried texture was perfect. The rice and ingredients were perfectly mixed together. We both couldn't stop eating and ended up very full. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

I stopped by after visiting Koganei Park. It was a holiday around 1 PM with about 10 people waiting. The customers were families, couples, and solo diners. I had the highball fried rice and dumplings at Ippin Soba. The oil soba is delicious, but the fried rice is superb! The terrace seats are also pet-friendly. I will definitely go back again.

I was torn between choosing Kohka or Ippin soba, but I ended up going to Ippin soba because they have a parking lot. I always try to resist ordering the mini fried rice topping for my oil soba, but I end up ordering it anyway. The oil soba is consistently delicious, and I really appreciate the variety of seasonings available.

It had been a long time since I last visited. The kids had the oil noodles while I had the fried rice and dumplings. The fried rice left a pretty good impression on me before, but it wasn't as good as I remembered today. Well, it was still tasty enough. The oil noodles, on the other hand, were just as delicious as I remembered, full of that junk food appeal. I should have ordered the oil noodles~

When I tried to go to update my license, the parking lot was full...(;つД｀) So I decided to pass the time by having lunch. I had oil soba (medium) with kimchi and chopped seaweed, topped with a chic salad. It had been a while since I had Ichiran soba, and it was delicious. The richness of the kimchi and the flavor of the seaweed matched my mood today. When I returned, it was surprisingly empty, and I was able to complete the update without any issues. (*´▽｀*)

I don't come to Higashi-Koganei often because it's quite far from my home, but I also went to Ichihira Soba after visiting Takahana. Their Abura Soba, a type of popular oil-based ramen, doesn't have any soup. At first, I thought it was delicious, but there were so many condiments on the table that I ended up making a pretty junky bowl by trying different combinations... It was best when I didn't add anything... Sorry, next time I go, I'll just stick to adding vinegar. Thank you for the meal. It was delicious.

The origin of Aburasoba is said to be from two ramen shops in Musashisakai (◯◯tei and ◯zen), but there are also two famous Aburasoba shops in the neighboring Higashikoganei. One is ◯ka, and the other is Ippin Soba. Ippin Soba offers a unique vegetable oil-based Aburasoba that you won't find in other shops, so I visited after a long time. Healthy Ippin Soba Aburasoba, the most important item, uses vegetable oil, making it a healthy option. It may feel slightly lighter and more refreshing compared to regular Aburasoba. Other than that, it is a well-behaved, normal Aburasoba. There are plenty of condiments on the table, allowing you to customize it to your liking, which is a unique feature here.